Diamond Princess Review

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GrandmaHofmann
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Mar 2012

We are a married couple, age 65, who have taken 23 cruises in the Caribbean, Alaska, Baltic, and Mediterranean. We chose to fly to Beijing on March 4, 2012, spend a few days there; fly to Hong Kong, spend a few days there; then fly to Singapore, spend a few days there, and embark on the Diamond Princess on March 14. After the cruise, we spend 2 nights in Beijing, two in Xi'an, and a final two in Beijing before flying home to Chicago on a direct 14 hour flight.

Pre-cruise:

Beijing: A fascinating city. Highlights included people watching in the vast Temple of Heaven park, which ended several misconceptions about the nature of living under Communism. Shopping on charming Liulichang cultural street and equally charming Yandai Xiejie street for tea, scarfs, toys, a handmade calligraphy brush, and many other things. All were inexpensive, of good quality, and purchased in a relaxed setting. Saw not one other Westerner there. We had no desire to go to the screaming, grabbing match that is the Pearl Market. Our hotel, the Crowne Plaza Wangujing, is perfectly located within walking distance of much in Beijing, is reasonably priced, and gives excellent service. Our excellent guide was Catherine Lu (catherine_1130@hotmail.com)

Cabin Review

D224. Extremely roomy. Right across from the laundry room but no noise. Tons of storage. I never did fill it all. I liked that there are night tables, real ones, with drawers.

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